Stripe is considering acquisition of all or parts of PayPal, Bloomberg News reports

Payments firm Stripe is considering an acquisition of all or parts of PayPal , Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters • 4 hours ago

PayPal pops nearly 7% on report fintech startup Stripe is weighing an acquisition

Fintech startup Stripe is reportedly in early discussions to potentially buy PayPal. PayPal's stock has plummeted over the last year as it faces slowing growth and mounting competition in the digital payments market.

CNBC • 4 hours ago

Stripe is reportedly eyeing deal to buy some or all of PayPal

Stripe is considering a deal to buy some or all of PayPal Holdings, sources told Bloomberg, though talks are still in their very early stages and the deal may not happen.

TechCrunch • 3 hours ago

Stock Market Today, Feb. 24: PayPal Jumps on Takeover Interest and Unusually High Trading Volume

Expand NASDAQ: PYPL PayPal Today's Change (6.65%) $2.93 Current Price $46.98 Key Data Points Market Cap $41B Day's Range $43.03 - $47.94 52wk Range $38.46 - $79.50 Volume 2.7M Avg Vol 21M Gross Margin 41.78% Dividend Yield 0.32%

The Motley Fool • 4 hours ago

Reddit Is Split on Whether PayPal at $42 Is a Steal or a Trap

PayPal, the beloved payment system spread across the internet far and wide ( NASDAQ:PYPL ) has seen its shares collapse 45% over the past year to $42.06, erasing nearly half the stock's value and leaving retail investors asking whether this is a generational buying opportunity or a value trap with no escape route.

24/7 Wall Street • 2 hours ago

Could Stripe ‘salvage' PayPal? What Wall Street has to say about the latest takeover talk.

PayPal has underinvested in its consumer business, an analyst says. But Stripe could still find value in it.

Market Watch • an hour ago

Should You Buy PayPal (PYPL) Stock Before May 5?

PayPal's growth has slowed to a crawl. Its stock is cheap, but it might deserve that discount valuation.

The Motley Fool • 5 hours ago

Stripe and PayPal Combination Would Reorder the Payments Landscape

Tuesday (Feb. 24) marked a potentially seismic day in the payments industry. Rumors of Stripe's interest in PayPal emerged after hours on Tuesday, initially reported by the likes of Bloomberg, with implications extend beyond deal mechanics.

PYMNTS • 7 minutes ago

PayPal Doesn't Need A Buyout Now

PayPal Holdings is trading at just 8x 2026 EPS after slashing guidance and replacing its CEO. Despite buyout rumors, a deal is unlikely. PYPL's $41B market cap and a new CEO appointment favor an internal turnaround. PYPL's growth focus is shifting to Venmo, crypto, and AI agentic payments, while branded checkout struggles persist.

Seeking Alpha • an hour ago

PYPL Investors Have Opportunity to Lead PayPal Holdings, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against PayPal Holdings, Inc. (“PayPal” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: PYPL) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between February 25, 2025 and February 2, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before April 20, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • 10 hours ago